Dáil debates

Wednesday, 13 May 2009

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Visit of Hellenic Delegation. (1 speech)
  Before proceeding with business I wish on my own behalf and on behalf of the Members of Dáil Éireann to offer a céad míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome, to the delegation from the Hellenic...
• Leaders' Questions (75 speeches)
  I ask the Taoiseach about reports in this morning's newspapers that Our Lady's Children's Hospital in Crumlin will have to close a ward almost immediately and another later this year because of a...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  Departmental Staff.
  • Departmental Staff. (86 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the number of persons working on temporary contracts and the number of such contacts that are due to expire by the end of 2009 in respect of his Department and...
• Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (3 speeches)
  Anois, iarratas chun tairisceana a dhéanamh an Dáil a chur ar athló faoi Bhuan Ordú 32. I call Deputy James Bannon.
• Order of Business (72 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. a10, motion re by-election for Dublin Central; No. b10, Motion re by-election for Dublin South; No. 2, Finance Bill - Second Stage (resumed); and No. 21, Harbours...
• Issue of Writ: Dublin Central By-election (1 speech)
  I move: That the Ceann Comhairle direct the Clerk of the Dáil to issue his writ for the election of a Member to fill the vacancy which has occurred in the membership of the present Dáil...
• Issue of Writ: Dublin South By-election (1 speech)
  I move: That the Ceann Comhairle direct the Clerk of the Dáil to issue his writ for the election of a Member to fill the vacancy which has occurred in the membership of the present Dáil...
• Finance Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (59 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Ceisteanna _ Questions (resumed) (0 speeches)
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• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  National Assets Management Agency.
  • National Assets Management Agency. (14 speeches)
    Question 55: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will publish the heads of legislation on the National Assets Management Agency and an evaluation of the way it will work in order that there...
  • Unemployment Levels. (16 speeches)
    Question 56: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the latest ESRI quarterly economic bulletin and, in particular, their forecast that unemployment will average 16.8% by the end of 2010...
  • Banking Sector Regulation. (6 speeches)
    Question 57: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has data available to him on the trends in business credit since the bank guarantee in September 2008; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • National Asset Management Agency. (19 speeches)
    Question 58: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the State, through the National Asset Management Agency, could potentially significantly overpay for assets transferred to NAMA...
  • Jobs Initiatives. (18 speeches)
    Question 59: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will review the job stimulus measures adopted in other countries; and if he has identified initiatives which could be successful here. [19127/09]
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  EU Funding.
  • EU Funding. (7 speeches)
    Question 60: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress that has been made on the implementation of the Community part of the European economic recovery plan; and if he will make a statement...
  • Capital Expenditure. (19 speeches)
    Question 61: To ask the Minister for Finance the projects he hopes to finance by way of a new pension bond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19035/09]
  • Mortgage Redemption Fees. (20 speeches)
    Question 62: To ask the Minister for Finance his proposals to help persons on high fixed rate mortgages and who may be having difficulties meeting loan repayments and who cannot afford the...
  • Banks Recapitalisation. (21 speeches)
    Question 63: To ask the Minister for Finance if a recapitalisation request from Anglo Irish Bank has been communicated to him; and his view on the performance, the challenges and the future for...
• Adjournment Debate Matters (1 speech)
  I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy John Perry - the...
• Finance Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (108 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Finance Bill 2009: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Finance and the Public Service, in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that...
• Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
• Banking System: Motion (Resumed) (78 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Eamon Gilmore on Tuesday, 12 May 2009:
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Social and Family Affairs has completed its consideration of the following Estimate for Public Services for the year ending 31 December 2009: Vote 38 - Department of...
• Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
  Health Service Funding.
  • Health Service Funding. (3 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to speak on the urgent need to assist and develop services at Prosper Fingal. I am sharing time with Deputy Terence Flanagan whom I thank and commend for his support on...
  • World Trade Assembly. (2 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter. I also thank the Minister of State, Deputy Moloney, for his presence in the Chamber. I very much welcome the news that the World Health...
  • Social Welfare Benefits. (5 speeches)
    As the House will be aware, with increasing unemployment figures, people who now sign on for social welfare are facing quite lengthy periods before the social welfare payments are processed and...
  • Road Network. (4 speeches)
    On 1 February 2007, Ballinagar Bridge, Lixnaw, Co. Kerry, collapsed when a truck transporting pigs weighing 43 tonnes attempted to cross over it. The bridge had a carrying capacity of just 12...